Michael Heiser - Demonic Entities & The Messianic Profile | LXX, DSS, Psalm 91 & 151

[@ThrivingWithValerieVicars]

The first time I have experienced warfare I was 15. I opened the door for this through learning about the occult and participating. When I realized that Wicca and all other occult like groups are all connected to Satan, I removed my self from it and told my mom what I was doing. We burned my books and prayed. That night I was woken by the sound of heavy breathing, I had my own room. I felt the heavyweight crawling across my body and I could smell it and I felt it not only on top of my but I felt the breath on my face. It growled in my face. I started praying and my mom was woken up by something telling her to pray for me. As soon as she was done praying I was able to push it off of me and she met me in the hallway. From that moment on I repented and denounced the occult and im now a ordained minister in Christ.

[@PatrickTengmusic]

thanks for sharing I always thought demonic manifestations only happened Hollywood movies

[@ThrivingWithValerieVicars]

@@PatrickTengmusic the writers get their Inspiration from the demonic realm.

[@Peppersfirst]

God bless you. I pray that the Most High keeps you in His sight and under His protection. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. ❤

[@Jhadyspeaks]

Praise God the Father and the Lord Jesus for your freedom from demonic activity. I'm very happy to know you are now serving our Almighty God.

[@Peppersfirst]

We miss you Doc. God speed. Hope to see you up there some day.

[@andreykashin1729]

My parents taught us to recite Psalm 91 before bed and during times of threat or trouble. As did my mother's parents. Little did they know how perfectly fitting it is.

[@deborahgrantham7387]

Or they …..may have known.

[@Drumcoach1]

V bbw

[@SuperSafetychick]

I've had sleep paralysis attacks too, always pinned down/threatened by an evil entity. Mouthing the name of Jesus, even if I can't cry aloud, immediately breaks the choke hold. Spiritual warfare. Make no mistake.

[@Boarddirector]

Happened to me once. The name of Jesus broke the hold. I wanted to Become an evangelist and went to a Bible college. On the way home, It felt like a demon jumped on me and was trying to scare me.

[@lynlee6861]

I dont understand people who are Christians that this is happening to, i know that people that have opened a door, or thay are messing around with something they shouldn't be, but if u r saved and set free, why would this happen to u?

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

I agree Safety Chick. I had bad sleep paralysis, I consiously though 'help me Jesus'. It stopped immediately and I've never had it since My daughter had the same problem and the name of Jesus stopped her attacks. Keep spreading the word and God 🙏 bless you

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

@@lynlee6861 satan targets Christians over all others, as we believe and we know the truth. God bless 🙏

[@marejahbeleldil6233]

if Christian's can be sick, they can also have demon attack.

[@jennyc.papasprincess4455]

Praise God ! David announced to the demons , the one to crush them was coming!! That’s our Messiah Jesus!! !

[@canadiankewldude]

*_God Bless All who Believe in Jesus of Nazareth, Our Messiah_*

[@ZeroESG.goopootoob]

Prayers and gratitude for the Heiser family in their painful loss of Michael. Thankfully, the loss is ultimately temporary.

[@hannahking1984]

Testimony, my daughter was 11 when set free from sleep paralysis. She saw it was a demon and we prayed it off. When I told her the truth, she was so happy to be set free.

[@lisarand7249]

Psalm 91 is my personal protection prayer has been for over 40 years!

[@brettandrews1967]

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[@galwaygirl22]

Amen 🙏 same as..

[@Magnus611]

Psalm 23 is amazing too! Memorize it…

[@Srahhhhhh]

I wasn't even raised with the Bible or Christianity or Jesus. I was attacked during sleep paralysis and my last resort was to ask Jesus to help and He immediately diffused the evil the most evil entity in existence who was trying to possess me!

[@Live442]

Cant understand the secular Christian, simply because I was not a Christian until I was fully submerged into the reality of the spiritual existence beyond just the physical. When you learn the true Biblical cosmology, when you learn where you're really living, that the structure of what we call home is undoubtably intelligently designed and that the fabric of even our physical reality screams spiritual by nature, then you truly understand that reality is more spiritual than physical. water, fire, light, air, are all spiritual essences and spiritual by nature, not merely physical substance. Dreams, thoughts, prayers, etc spiritual. God is Spirit, his creation is spiritual. When you understand biblical cosmology, it really shows how spiritual this existence is and without a doubt sleep paralysis is spiritual and demonic. You couldn't convince me other wise because I am often attacked especially after I witness to someone. I rebuke them, because we have full authority thanks to Jesus.

[@jamesfretwell1511]

Live442 what a great comment 👏👏

[@frisb.7948]

How is water and fire "spiritual by nature"?

[@jamesfretwell1511]

fris B. They said not merely physical. Meaning both physical and spiritual.

[@frisb.7948]

@@jamesfretwell1511 Right. I understand the physicality of fire and water, but I don't understand how they are "spiritual".

[@j.rreinking9037]

We dont need to buy into flat earth to see Gods hand. This is an unfortunate misunderstanding which only hinders people from considering what they were made for. Get more into the bible. And its teaching.

[@mztwixed]

Thank you, Houseform Apologetics, for sharing the wisdom of Michael Heiser.

[@Nerv316]

True story, got home at 2am one Saturday night. A voice in my head says "a demon is waiting for you" . I got so freaked out by that thought I stayed in the living room with the TV and lights on until daylight. Finally went to sleep in my room. Had a strange dream and awoke and I couldn't move body or mouth! An invisible force was in the room. I didn't know what to do but I try to say and mutter "Jesus Christ". I can move my head after that. I say it again, without muttering "Jesus Christ" and boom! This demon is gone from my room! There is total peace in my room. The craziest thing I've ever experienced in my life!!!! So demons are literal, not something esoteric.

[@allentremper8243]

Jesus Christ is all through the Old Testament.

[@lisarand7249]

In the old testament concealed. In the new testament revealed. Amazing!!

[@thecreatoristhetruth5623]

The MESSIAH, is listed in the Olde Testament. THE CREATOR BLESS

[@freddhernanadez2230]

@@thecreatoristhetruth5623 100 % true.

[@freddhernanadez2230]

Yes! Hallelujah

[@joelteague8032]

Indeed Jesus is all though the old testament

[@MrAlloy70]

I have found that the more I try become closer to God with prayer and not giving in to lustful acts and stopping my life on drugs the more Satan attacks and ups the anty.I am not scared any more of Satan as I know I am fully protected by the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

[@washbyhisblood_yeshuaemet308]

Keep fighting for your sobriety and do it with God's grace. Anyone who looks to a "higher power" that is not God doesn't truly heal themselves and is relying on themself for guidance. Yes, starting in our recovery was our choice at some point (for most), but is entirely our choice to stay there. The problem is at some point we had also made the choice to either start using, or at some point, it became our choice to continue to use. We cannot look to ourselves for answers when our solution to our problems was the addiction. The devil has tormented me long enough with my addiction and led me to think I had the answers. Which is how I ended up in the grips of the devil and my addiction once again. It isn't enough to to be sober. To be truly clean from our addition we need to wash ourselves of the past and do it using God and his word. Being humble and handing your life to our Lord God is the start of rebuilding our lives. We can rebuild all that the devil and our weaknesses destroyed. May God Bless you and keep you strong in your fight, and remember you are never alone, he walks with you. God has brought others out of the darkness of addiction and I believe we should use one another as another means of support. The devil will use our weaknesses against us, but they are not weaknesses if we let God guide us.

[@MrAlloy70]

@@washbyhisblood_yeshuaemet308 Thank you for the support and kind words.God bless you too💖

[@dlbard1]

I have to ask, why do you have that terrible looking picture as your icon?

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Can you please change your icon?

[@lovethyenemy435]

Yes it is horrid to look at

[@robertyoung2279]

In one of the books of Samuel, God sent a evil spirit to torment King Saul, David would play music to give relief to Saul. So this does tie in with what you said about David having songs for those attacked by evil spirits.

[@TheGypsykueen]

And essentially those songs are about thanking and praising God! 💜

[@RUT812]

@@TheGypsykueen God inhabits the praises of His people.

[@dejeaux11]

Very informative. The ancient texts are such a beautiful tapestry that weaves together the truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for this presentation.

[@nickybooart]

The ancient texts are fascinating but they are far from a beautiful tapestry. A beautiful tapestry would have a fine pattern and weave that aligns and agrees with each thread and colour next to it. The bible is a mess of different writers and stories that directly contradict and leave out vital information. It references forgotten books and texts and assumes we know narratives that have been forgotten. Don't get me wrong, I love the study of the bible, these are just my ideas. Feel free to share your thoughts in a reply. :)

[@logosfocus]

when you wake up @4am with one of these things pinned to your back💀👹🔱, you are confronted with a question - if true evil exists (and it obviously does because it is pinned to my back dry humping my butt cheek..) - then true good must exist too.☝. after it finally went away I got on my knees and gave my life to God at age 33, after a life with minimal faith🙇..

[@chrisjanuarywilliamson2010]

My Mom's favorite verse was Psalm 91 ... It's actually on her headstone. She always knew it was powerful, but I don't think she realized the power it held. 😔

[@neobailey5268]

Almost no one does....

[@scroogejones6252]

Don’t worry, she understands it very well now 😊

[@MrIrrepressible]

Amazing. Praise Jesus the Messiah

[@philtanics1082]

Demons and unclean spirits are very real and extremely scary. I didn't believe in them, or God for that matter until after they came into my life. Jesus is the ONLY power against these things and had I not been such an ignorant and brainwashed secular atheist fool, my health and financial life would not have been ruined by them. However, the fact it led me to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was more than worth all of it.

[@nikkiburton2697]

Phil Tanics I was in hospital for 5 days touch and go and I know for a 100% fact demons are real. They were there in hospital waiting for me and tormenting me for 5 days and nights straight. I could see, hear feel and smell these things. It was absolutely terrifying. I pulled through and it has absolutely changed my life forever

[@Catherinetatethefkingliberty]

😯 @Phil Tanics, pray, do share more. You have Facebook?

[@Catherinetatethefkingliberty]

@@nikkiburton2697 do share more.😯. Facebook? Telegram?

[@rogerdavis7770]

I respectfully disagree regarding the Night Terrors. I had three episodes in my early thirties. It was horrible all I could move was my eyes. In my peripheral vision I could see a dark entity. May you or those you love ever experience this shattering event. I love you work and have many of your books.

[@Esico6]

I had a similar experience but I was choked and could not breath. I felt an entity on me, like an extra blanked. I said: ‘Jesus’ and gone was this coward!

[@HinaTan250]

I had night terrors when I was young. I would sleep walk and scream at my family with no idea it happened the next day. When I would hear my family tell me about what happened, it felt as if they were telling me about someone else. Only a few times did I ever remember my dreams. Even though they were seemingly normal dreams, I would be filled with extreme fear. This is demonic. While I have never experienced sleep paralysis myself; It is very clearly also demonic. Everyone should know we were given authority over these spirits by speaking in Jesus's name. You can even find lots of stories from people who weren't Christian and still stop attacks by speaking the name of Jesus.

[@justinhemion6279]

I understand

[@nicholasjohnson6724]

Calling out and giving my life to Jesus stopped my sleep paralysis in its tracks. Just saying........

[@ianmcdonald8648]

Saul, after his rebellious activity against the express command of God was troubled - afflicted by an evil spirit. Saul's servanst suggested (under divine inspiration I believe) that they look for a man who is skillful to play the harp and the evil spirit will leave you. Saul agreed. Then one of his servants said that there was a young man who was very skillful and a warrior, comely, and wise AND the LORD is with him. So Saul sent his servants to fetch the young man - David - ben Jesse. And because "God was with him " David's playing with his hands on the harp sent the evil spirit out. This is a very clear picture in the OT of our Lord. Peter says to the household of Cornelius that Jesus of Nazareth went about healing all who were oppressed of the devil because God was with HIm. jesus Himself said that he casts out demons with the finger of God. David played the harp with his fingers. It is all a wonderful parallel. 1 Sam 16; Acts 10:38; Luke 11:20

[@thoughtprocess4306]

Did you also happen to notice that the account you mentioned above concerning Saul and David perfectly parallels the Genesis 39 narrative of Joseph and Potiphar, which in turn is an allusion to Jesus and the New Testament Gospels.

[@christiankalafut5572]

Thank you for this, as a musician this is really cool and weighty to think about.

[@jofo817]

The evil spirit troubling king Saul did not like the playing of the harp by David

[@carolynnunes3922]

My thoughts exactly!

[@ingognito369]

Sing the old hymms... they hate that too

[@logosfocus]

I heard there was a secret chord, that David played and it pleased the lord.🌈. but you don't really care for music, do ya?? 🗿

[@drivesmecrazy1000]

Wow! Thank you! This makes Luke 11:14-23 really clear to me!

[@shellyb.5224]

Mike, you mentioned you believe the night paralysis thing, and that you think it's biological, not spiritual. I can guarantee it is spiritual. As a Christian, I had gotten into some sinful behavior, and the demonic had a field day with me, especially at night. Besides the paralysis, which happened multiple times, I also had many repetitive dreams where Satan was levitating me and trying to pull me out of my body. One night, just as this started again, something hugely powerful confronted the demon causing this nightmare, terrifying it and it 'ran' thru my head and into my chest. I was wide awake. I had to be in the spirit, because the 3D world was outweighed by the presence of the spiritual realm I was able to experience. I was absolutely shocked by this experience. And here's something for other Christians who don't understand their authority in Christ: Altho I didn't believe I was worthy, due to the sin/addiction in my life, I've nightly asked the Lord to cleanse my home and guard me while I sleep. After years of these terrible dreams, they all stopped, including the paralysis episodes and the demonic in my room.

[@georgeins.c.494]

She's OldSchool fantastic testimony! Thanks for it

[@carlyerekson2035]

My story is similar…still. There’s still stuff going on and I’ve repented over and over. I’m new . I don’t get sleep paralysis as much but I had some creepy stuff the other night. Idk what’s going on. I beg Jesus to protect me and cover me while I sleep. Idek.

[@lauraoliver8714]

I agree that night paralysis is due to the demonic..that happens to those who are dealing in the occult or around such influences...when under such attack, call on the Name of Jesus, and the demonic will flee.

[@carlyerekson2035]

@@lauraoliver8714 I wasn’t in the occult when I first experienced. I had trauma as a child though, which I’m sure brought it in. I’ve suffered w it my whole life starting in my early 20’s

[@Ttcopp12rt]

You are mistaken. Im glad you have a good testimony but you made a blanket statement based on your personal experience... I (and I know of others as well) have gotten it from time to time despite not participating in sinful behavior. This confused me. So, long story short - I agree with you that it is a spiritual matter - but it can still happen to Christians despite them walking in obedience.

[@kennypayton8833]

The way he said deliverance ministry sounded "different". I've witnessed thousands delivered, made whole,healed in the past seven years It's a huge part of the ministry of Jesus! It's also an awesome authority to have available in your ministry. 15 people healed of stage 4 cancers by addressing it as a generational curse. They and their families certainly believe.

[@franciscafazzo3460]

read matt 10 that is NOT happening today as it was durng earthly ministry. its a lie tosay yu are raising the dead, and casting out demons. it was preperation for wholeness among Israel before the kingdom.

[@kennypayton8833]

@@franciscafazzo3460 that doesn't even make sense Francis. It IS happening and I've been seeing it happen since 2013.

[@jasonleveck8546]

That's absolutely amazing!!!! Makes my skin tingle, bro!

[@claytonbigsby]

For he knoweth that he has but a short time.

[@chantal737]

Sleep paralysis with demons... absolutely terrifying experience that I never wish to experience again 🤯👀

[@RUT812]

It’s not sleep paralysis. It’s demonic attacks. Let’s call these experiences what they actually are. I’m not saying that sleep paralysis isn’t real, but rather that I don’t believe that sleep paralysis induces demonic activity. They’re not the same.

[@lebogangsehume4135]

Respectfully, that 'scientific' explanation for night terrors is a decoy. In my mid twenties I had night terror attacks. Thankfully I called on Jesus that first time. In my blind terror, dispite my biblical ignorance I remembered that by calling on the name of the Lord (Jesus) I would be saved. The dark shadow that was smothering and holding me down lifted. I turned the lights on and began reading Psalm 91 (for comfort, not really understanding what was going on) What was most notable for me was that the lights in my room were on but impossibly dimmed when I started readind and after reading and praising God for half an hour the light in my room was bright and back to normal. Subsequently I spoke to my pastor who spoke to me about renewing my mind through mediating on the Word. He totally changed my reading by route even if I didn't have tools like concordances. Within the a month I had two (I think) other attacks but because I was reading the bible differently while I woke up to not being able to move or open my eyes while being smothered, I didn't skip a beat or panick before I called on Jesus and and then commanded the entity to go. Yes it took saying it internally before I was able to articulate it with my mouth. It took nearly three years before I had my last night terror attack. I was horribly ill and week with bronchitis less than a week after coming back from a ministry trip. I woke to being smothered and being unable to open my eyes or move. I called on Jesus a few times before I could open my eys and realised there were three entities this time and they were holding me down, only having just started to articulate the name of Jesus I was able to start moving my boby to fight the entities as I now loudly began to call on Jesus and command them to leave me and get out. After thanking God, I went to wake the only other person in the house, who tried to assure me that I had a nightmare. In the morning I woke to three burn marks on my right thigh where one entity had grabbed ahold of me and one burn mark on my right upper arm. One of the ones on my thigh oozed for a few days and the burms took a week to heal and disappear.

[@LB-sw2km]

Thank you for this teaching! I just found you and wow Mind blowing truth . There is freedom in truth . Your God sent ! God bless 🙏❤️

[@patriciajeremiah9961]

To thwart an attack, proclaim Isaiah 54:17 and Psalm 118:17. Recite the Jesus Prayer: “ Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, be merciful to me a sinner.” Remind them that they have no authority over you due to your faith in the Atonement and Resurrection of Christ Jesus.

[@edisanguerrero2274]

even David played for Saul to ward off the spirit that bothered Saul

[@tetelestai5736]

Well... I used to suffer from sleep paralysis and sleepwalking since childhood. I felt the terror and fear of that presence whenever I went to bed while being entirely paralyzed. One of my family members used to practice “Santeria” at my grandmothers house but it was normal for me to witness that because I knew no better. My mother baptized me in the Catholic Church but the sleep paralysis and sleepwalking never stopped until I accepted JESUS CHRIST in my heart and became a born again Christian 9 years ago , then the sleepwalking and sleep paralysis stopped and have never happened again So Dr, if this are psychological occurrences,why did my sleep paralysis and sleepwalking stopped when I became a born again Christian ?

[@holymountainzion7413]

Because you are born from the true Light and darkness has no power over you.

[@IanB3rry]

I’m not saying what you suffered was not spiritual, but the name of Jesus can heal physical ailments as well as spiritual. Illness and disease and other conditions are also a result of the fallen world, not just demons. Either way, it is good you are healed.

[@bestowbeauty7]

Farrah COLLINS, Michael Heiser’s podcast Terror By Night in Psalm 91, Old Testament Demons, at 18-26 minutes, talks about how the arrow of Psalm 91:5 probably refers to the Canaanite demon Rephesh, a plague god who shoots arrows. Also, the pestilence and the destruction of 91:6, in the Hebrew, are actually names of Canaanite gods Dever and Qetev, both demonic entities of destruction. In Psalm 76:3, Job 5, Ezekiel 5:16 and Habakkuk 3, these entities are cringing underlings trailing God in order to be instruments of judgment.

[@SweetTea-Stephens]

DR Heiser you are wrong on these attacks at night!! I was touched and physically attacked in my room for three nights and I wasnt even asleeo!! I had just laid down to try and go to sleep. I dont sleep well due to pain and spine issues so I can lay there for hours before I can. anyhow I was touched, grabbed is more like it and i jumped up and turned light on and no one was in my room. Lights back off lay back down and then i feel crawling on my bed and touched again, this time i jumo out of bed and onto the floor on my face and call out for Yeshua Ha'Mashiach and it stopped for the night. This happened for 3 days and one of the grabs was on my private area and when i jumped excepting to see my husband he wasnt there, i call him and hes an hour away at work!!! That was the night I gave the pain and trauma i was working though to yeshua right there on the floor. I gave it all to him, no more trying to let go and give it to him finally, I just did and it hasnt happened since. I think youre trying to skirt around saying demons are real. They are real and once you deal with it yourself you will know. I will also say my son saw my mother after she passed, for a couple weeks. Now my son was on 3 and he didnt know no better. He would tell me, "grandma played with me today mommy" or "grandma was on my bed today" and when i asked him what he was doing because i knew it wasnt my mom he was seeing, he said he was playing on the floor with his toys. Then one day, the last day before I prayed up and down every hallway throwing holy water everywhere and anointing the doorposts of every room in the house, he told me he was playing with his toys on his bed and grandma just showed up by the bed, I asked him where did she come from and he said he didnt know. you could see he was trying to explain what happened but he was barely 3 and didnt know how to. I asked what happened next if she did anything to him. he said he tried to go hug her and when he went to hug her (put his arms around her- thats what he did to me to show me since he couldnt explain it, i told him to show me as if i was her standing there) and she went away he said. I asked what you mean she went away, how? like walked away or just poof gone. He said gone, gone mommy. I freaked out and thats when i did all the blessings and declared this a house of the Lord. How do you explain to a 3yr old that that wasnt his grandma?! He has no memory of it now, hes 11 now and im thankful he doesnt remember. having that be so close to my son scared me to death. He would sleep with me at night so this all happended in the day time when he was wide awake and so was I!!! So i call garbage that its a mental thing or heath thing. youre going to tell me my son made that up when he had no knowledge on how to do so! Even the days previous to this I felt a presence in the front corner by my front door at bottom of staircase. This was the night of my moms passing. The moment I felt it, my dog ran off the couch and over to the corner of the house and growled in the exact area I felt it. Like i didnt even have time to react before the dog did. I may point out the dog was my moms service dog that I kept when she passed. My mom also passed away upstairs in my daughters room. There was something there. A few mins later I get a phone call from my sister who was in a different state and wouldnt you know, she had the EXACT same thing happen to her at her home. I was listening to her tell me her story and then I said, "that literally just happened here by the front door and emma is going crazy growling there now in the corner at it!" We both couldnt have experienced the same thing in different states if it was a mental or health issue causing it. come on now. My kids had terrible night terrors as kids. I never did but they both did my daughter until she was about 11 yrs old and my sons ended when I got right with the LORD 100 percent and stopped being a warm christian. his ended he was about 5. There is something to that. I opened doors before that that i didnt understand and I know it effected not only me in ways, but my kids and husband- our household. The chains got broken when I realized that 8 years ago and stopped openign those doors when i learned what I was unknowingly was doing. Funny how that is spiritual not biological. it ceased completely for both of them. They never rememebered the terrors by morning time or when i woke them up. They would be terrified when i woke them up, scared out of their minds. It would be most nights and at times my sons lips would be turning blue like someone was choking him. You will never tell me it wasnt spiritual when it took Yeshua to make it stop for good.. You lose all credibility to me now. i came here to watch this to learn something on how to cast them out for good!! How to help others that I come across with this issue. most info out there say use sage and prayers, but using sage is a pagan practice! Something i must admit i used after the dog growling in the corner because i didnt know it was pagan. thats why i switched to holy water i got from the catholic church up the street and oil and said prayers. It worked!! Im really disappointed that you want to chalk it up to being in our minds. When you have so many people having the same thing wether awake or asleep it cant always be science says and not Yehovah says its spiritual. I believe Yehovah over man.

[@sjs7820]

Makes me sick when people think that," I'm a white witch", it's ok,...no, it's far from ok or good...

[@hesron.bvihana.b7607]

Please prayer my family and my husband job

[@selectamark]

Hey Dr Heiser, you hit the ball out of the park with this episode. You remind me of the scripture, “And Jesus said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old.”” ‭‭MATTHEW‬ ‭13:52‬. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@warrenrodgers7544]

Humbly ask Jesus he will answer you!

[@Draous1]

The night terrors made me think of one of Jobs friends who said he got wisdom from one that scared him in the night. Then tried to pass that off as wisdom from God..Job 4:13

[@alfredneedham6195]

Just to add I had night terrors and night marres and demonic visits from the age of 3 to 10 years old. Also used the name of Yeshua or Jesus would make them run.

[@lw216316]

Excellent, thank you for this video. This refutes the modern / false interpretations that the people Jesus helped had mental illness rather than evil spiritual beings causing the problem. No doubt there are both kinds of problems in the world today, mental illness and the work of evil spiritual beings. The difficulty can be in identifying which is which.

[@jminternationalincartgalle2804]

These are not different, mental affliction and demonic affliction.

[@haroldbarton1653]

Ezekiel, nahum,Isaiah, duet. All talk about demonic powers and how to deal with it in old testament?

[@ruthmusante8726]

there are certain psalms that are said over the sick. And it works

[@farrahcollins6807]

Ruth Musante...which Psalms specifically? Thank you in advance

[@nickmccoll8111]

As soon as you said sleep paralysis is a biological or medical condition I started to write about my sleep paralysis experiences in the comments. When I finished I started to read other people's comments and the first 5 comments from people was the same as mine. That sleep paralysis is not biological or medical, that it's a spiritual phenomenon and that it is strongly related and tied to demonic attacks. Not sure how you've missed the boat on this one Dr. Heiser, or at least I'm confused with your conclusion of sleep paralysis. I guess nothing beats experiencing something to know that it's real. This is spiritual warfare on the frontlines, you know there is a fight for your very soul. I've heard demonic tongues that give my friends chills when i tell them about some of my demonic attack experiences. I feel that for your own personal credibility and reputation, you are choosing to play it safe when it comes to this topic by agreeing with science, yet you know demons are real.

[@jamesfretwell1511]

Strange Fiction, Stranger Truth i agree, if it wasnt purely spiritual then why does people all over the world witness the same characters such as the hatman, or old hag etc. Theres no way its a medical problem imho.

[@robertgholmes]

I concur with your statement exactly. I haven't watched this vid yet as I am reading the comments first. Though I was really hoping that Mr. Heiser had a handle on this. But I suppose you have to experience this for oneself. If you've never had these experiences then your experience and understanding comes just from a text book. That's not enough to have the definitive truth conclusion. Sorry. From my own experience sleep paralysis is a spiritual phenomenon. Which started after I turned to God. I've experienced this phenom many times until I called on Jesus. The demons backed off then just use dreams, which they still do and now have little impact on me except for some sleep issues. I've had lots of experience with demons even during the day time. I now give their activity little regard. Other than why it happens. God can let demons attack you to keep you on your spiritual toes and to teach you to repentance and relying on God totally. I'm a stubborn fellow but I love God. I'm still working at it. This is what I believe is my case. I'm probably not alone on this.

[@melissap9416]

I’ve had the same thing happen to me. Until I got saved and then had a relationship with Jesus Christ they wouldn’t leave. Jesus saved me

[@RUT812]

I just think that these spiritual attacks should be called what they are-demonic attacks-not sleep paralysis.

[@lauraoliver8714]

Yes, it is always spiritual, relating to the demonic sphere...

[@lovethyenemy435]

How is It I didn't experience sleep paralysis for neanearlt years was raised atheist It was only since knowing thy most high Jesus Christ

[@beckyfoster89]

Satan didn't bother you because before you came to Jesus Christ he thought he already had you . Rebuke them in Jesus Christ 🙏

[@AntiquityCentury21]

Lots of interesting terminology. The medieval monks were well acquainted with battling the "midday demon."

[@pw4677]

The Name of Jesus and the blood of Jesus are the most powerful tools that God has given us to fight evil.

[@onlylove556]

The main Two things the Bible teaches us is 1st when Jesus came here all he did was cast out demons everywhere he went he cast out demons in the synagogue etc etc Jesus showed his disciples how to cast out demons and that's all they really did the 2nd major thing is all the letters in NT to the church's teaching about false Doctrine & the way they were living. People casting out demons is our job as a reborn again Christian but some of us have different gifts and we have the gift of sight some have the gift of visions and dreams. not everybody has the gift r doesn't try to utilize those gifts but through theHoly Spirit we can do anything. God bless u all my brothers and sisters...

[@MrIrrepressible]

just ordered DDD, looking forward to reading it.

[@Hutch204]

Great teaching accurate and well delivered

[@Barbbfly]

This blows me away especially cuz Im a messianic believer . I follow Yeshua as He did Torah too but anyway I see things much more clearly now . my whole walk without the older testament for 25 yrs was very limited and shallow. TY DR. H.

[@l-vbordercolliesbryanbaque6237]

Messiah means Christ dont get fooled by your pride

[@l-vbordercolliesbryanbaque6237]

If you dont belive in the Jesus Christ of Nazareth the messiah then your not a believer at all .

[@John283T]

This is more common than I thought. I've had it happen also. I've had dreams that calling out for Jesus stops it since I became a Christian. There was no Internet back then. I'd like to know if there's a way to prevent dream paralysis? I'm assuming any interest in demons or devils can bring it on. But I try to avoid even hearing the words.

[@thecreatoristhetruth5623]

Knowing information about the demonic is not why they attack you. THE LIGHT (goodness whether small are great, this society strives on darkness/wickedness) is why they attack you. Read the Bibical text for yourself and Store up a prayer or two in your brain/heart, ones that is second nature to you like breathing. The WORDS are Oil in your lamp, your weapons against demons. You can bind them with THE WORDS of THE MOST HIGH just like The MESSIAH rebuked the devil (Mathew 4), what we bind on Earth is bind in heaven. Funny how they call midnight to 4am the witching hour, maybe that's the height of spiritual attack on mankind by these entities. We need to store up our oil just like the 5 wise virgins. MATHEW 25 25 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. *2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.* *3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:* *4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.* 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. *8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.* *9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.* 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.

[@Bachconcertos]

Read Bible daily to know & understand the character & Nature of God.

[@RUT812]

Pray without ceasing. 🙏

[@samueljohnson7850]

Sometimes I let psalm 91 play as I sleep @ nigjt.

[@edwardcleary2396]

Thanks Mike

[@edwardcleary2396]

I once heard a complaint by Apostle Paul’s teacher before conversion that they couldn’t keep him in book’s because of his thirst for Jewish knowledge.

[@stephenmschaubroeck]

If casting out demons is part of the mucietic profile then what about Mark 1:27 KJV - "27 And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him."

[@jasonleveck8546]

Definitely sounds like many people on here have been attacked by "old hag" syndrome. Terror of the night sounds like it's real name.

[@ScottAlanBecker38]

I have this book. Awesome read.

[@kata920]

Brian Pierson expensive!!!

[@marleneg7794]

Brian Pierson which book?

[@thechannelthatwearsflannel2571]

marlene g "Dictionary Of Deities & Demons In The Bible"

[@eew8060]

Brian Pierson Yeah...I'm seriously considering buying it. $130.00. I think it'll be worth it though

[@Saddlemomma]

I found DDD online as a free PDF. It's the second edition; 1001 pps. You can find it here: www.friendsofsabbath.org/Further_Research/e-books/Dictionary-of-Deities-and-Demons-in-the-Bible.pdf

[@matthewkeeley4479]

Tradition; man. I guess so! How would anyone " know " the hierarchy of the Underworld and its abode of " disembodied " Nephaliem and so and so on? When Paul writes about "...“But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:” he is not writing of mysterious secrets for the initiated only; he is talking about his dispensation to complete the Word of God; it is presupposed for those who are " perfect " or mature in understanding. If Christians would seek out these things, like seeking for buried treasure, the " need " to hear about extra-canonical subjects would not prove so alluring...

[@emsdiy6857]

That's amazing thank you I always wondered about that .

[@TheWhyisthatso]

This created world here that we find ourselves in IS the "UNDERWORLD". ( Mathew 4:16 ) This created world here IS "DEATH". ( Mathew 8:22, Luke 9:60 ) This created world was created and is ruled by the "DAEMONS" (demons) . ( Ephesians 6:12 ) THINK GNOSTIC !

[@paulpaul-n]

Dr. Mike reigns

[@Jeffrey2038]

This is very good.

[@karencobleigh1164]

I love your knowledge 🙏✝️💜🦁👑A Blessings

[@motleydigger]

Great video

[@EdwinRiveraTheOneThatGotAway]

thanks peace

[@ruthmusante8726]

the book of Tobit talks about this

[@investfluent4143]

The demon he is talking about which attacks children at night or people trying to conceive etc. reminds me of the demon in the book of Tobit. The demon kills the womans first 7 husbands before they can consummate the marriage. If I remember correctly.

[@masterofpain120]

That was supposed to be Asmodeus, one of the dark princes. Lilith is a separate entity. Lilith is a ruling succubus/principality

[@beatricewells7158]

My psalm 151 does not have “Don’t let Satan Rule over me” in the Septuagint

[@beatricewells7158]

That’s not what I meant. 😀 It was not a critique of him. I appreciate his work very much. I have read several of his books and attended The Naked Bible Conference in Texas this summer. Dr. Heiser is a true scholar. He quotes from several books that are not considered canonical, because the authors of the Bible did. Paul quoted from Greek poets in Acts 17:28. And there are many other places where the Biblical authors did that. I just wondered if the numbering was off compared to the MT. That was the case for Psalm 91. It was Psalm 90 in my Greek Septuagint. By the way, the Biblical authors of the NT often quote from the Greek Septuagint.

[@dlbard1]

Your right. Did you know that there are 22 other books mentioned in the Bible that are not included in the 66

[@LizLondonWWA]

Almost all religious pantheons mention darkness and negative spiritual influences. It’s part of the laws of this universe. The law of opposites. Yin Yang etc. Hindu Pantheons have demons as well defeated by Gods and Goddesses. It’s important to do protection prayers and mantras as well. May everyone experience relief from their suffering of any kind and may their souls be restored to glory.

[@christiankalafut5572]

No Creator Sovereign in any of those arrangements though Yin and Yang is somewhat closer to biblical thought. Hinduism and Buddhism by that measure, would be considered a completely idolatrous religions by both Christians and Jews, as well as Moslems. There’s no salvation outside Christ. What you’ve described by the way, is more akin to Manachaeism than the Kingdom of the Most High!

[@MiriamMonroe]

What about Psalm 91? Talks clearly about fending off demons.

[@WWJD799]

He quoted Psalm 91 several times in this video. He even recited some of it as well.

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Need a listing of Psalms that cast out deacons and sickness

[@Mr05Chuck]

Deacons haha dang spell check

[@Bill-xx2yh]

@@Mr05Chuck OOPS. DAMN’ID DEACONS. Thank you.

[@larrycacho2263]

David played the harp for king Saul while Saul was being tormented isn’t that a form of exorcism

[@Papasquatch73]

I have had sleep paralysis once before. I was laying face down. I could have swore I felt pressure pushing me down into the bed. Also it seemed everything was getting darker like a black veil covering me. That’s the best I can describe it. Could have been a dream but felt real. I prayed for Jesus to help and immediately it went away.

[@shaynnicolaysen8797]

You explain things very well I like eating steak so many churches still just don't teach

[@TheCissero]

Dreams very important

[@hbrowneyes4981]

I only had sleep paralyis one night and that was the night I was 5 months pg and I lost my baby .

[@billerickson5604]

Sorry to hear . Tragic. I too only had it once and it was after I gave me life to Jesus and it was DEFINITELY DEMONIC! The presence of complete evil entered my dream just after I went lucid in it. Then I fully awoke , paralyzed and seeing the demon flying around the room . As soon as it went into the wall, it was freed . Wasn’t scared though because I had heard of this before and because i had just met God and we were tight! I just watched it , KNOWING it couldn’t harm me and that God had my back. Thank u Jesus . May God bring healing and comfort to u for your loss . May He guard your heart and mind from the lies the evil one will surely bombard u with over this . Rejoice that your child is with the Lord and in His loving arms forever . God bless u and keep u

[@mikeya2384]

Again; could you say the word ‘again’ again? Thanks again

[@blueshiftrobs]

How would one know if they were suffering from demonic oppression/Possession?

[@graceofgodtoday]

I'm gonna pray for you just for asking the question. One of the modern greats for casting out demons is Derrick Prince. There's plenty of good topic videos from him related to your question here on KZbin. In short: Oppression could physically make you fatigued/lazy/unmotivated and mess with sleep including dreams, emotionally make you sad/depressed/agitated/short/removed, and spiritually leave you empty or drained. Possession signs could include physical things like cuts/scratches/bumps/bruises/hives that you have no idea how they got there, hyper-emotional whether it's sad/angry/hateful/ or even loving, and spiritually separate from God, at least during the times of active possession. The spirit of Christmas is one common evil spirit prevalent in our world today. So is the spirit of lust, the spirit of anger, the spirit of pride, and so on. We all battle with spirits all the time whether we're consciously aware of it or not. There's plenty more on your question, but I think the next logical question and more important one is: How do you cast out evil spirits? There's mention of prayer and fasting, but it all starts with repentance and faith in Jesus. Be blessed. Let me know if you're looking for further assistance with this daily spiritual warfare.

[@blueshiftrobs]

patrick hayden hey there, thankyou. I shall look into that information, it’s about time the medical profession started looking into the spiritual aspect of one’s illness like depression or addiction instead of handing out pills that just mask the problem. It’s true I’ve battled depression for some years now and had such a run of bad luck I toyed with the idea that this “toxic” feeling could maybe be a form of oppression. Now that’s a scary thought. Having an open mind about paranormal topics or the supernatural/spiritual aspect It’s a path I’m willing to look into. The world is such a mess it’s so hard to stay positive when you feel your fighting negativity at every corner. Again thanks for the information & I’ll gladly accept the prayers,very kind.

[@blueshiftrobs]

patrick hayden ahh Derrick prince, I recognised his voice straight away! Yes iv’e heard some of his lectures often used in conjunction with other video content. I agree he certainly is one of the greats. Thanks.

[@jamesderr1344]

One thing that you can be certain of, if you are seeking the Truth, you will be demonically oppressed in one way or another. 2Corinthians chapter10.

[@frankyarlenecarbonero8594]

Demons according to Enoch are the disembodied eternal spirits of the hybrid race of giants. God cursed them to roam on the earth with hunger, thirst, etc. As child and in my young adulthood I was tormented by sleep paralysis and by what is commonly known in many cultures as duende, leprechaun, aluxe, I also been diagnosed as bipolar. I struggled all of my life and if I would of known about their influence, I could of avoided a lot of self inflicted harm. Now the damage is done but I feel more confident that I can retrain my mind to recognize the patterns that can cause me to loose my grasp. I no longer take meds, I know now that it was a demonic influence an no longer have to deal with that but the years of unhealthy behavior has made me an unsuitable case. There is no need to fear them. It Is not recognizing them that can bring suffering to a person.

[@a.j.beltran4795]

Terror of the night is related to the "tiktik & aswang" demonising pregnant women in the Philippines context.

[@BackInTheGarden]

What that Giant 'Whooing Sound' over my head? Dang You Heiser! PhD! ; )

[@anthonyn189]

Is there a direct connection between these entities and the horsemen in Revelation?

[@nathanbouchard2586]

No. These are demons fallen angels from the time of lucifers rebelion. They go after individuals in the spirit realm. The 4 horsemen will unleash hoarers in the material world

[@franciscoscaramanga9396]

There's not, but as someone who's had some brushes with spiritual warfare, I'd advise you not to go into that line of reasoning. The Bible is sufficient for your arming against the forces of darkness. You don't need to have incredible knowledge of what you're fighting to do it; you just need to be empowered by God. Recognizing the character of evil is better than trying to identify evil characters.

[@BackInTheGarden]

And the 'mezortic vs the septugent is,,, WHAT?... DANG! Doc., We ain't ALL scholars! JEEZ!

[@salomemalherbe677]

We know do we not that God sent a Demon to torment King Saul .. and that when David played his harp he was able to calm Saul's tormented soul

[@Fuhcjnv]

Sleep paralysis is more than a medical condition.

[@conantheseptuagenarian3824]

i know. he's an idiot. i used to have serious problems with it, which preceded a complete implosion of my life. most of the time heiser is little better than a materialist.

[@vanessatalberg9556]

Does anyone remember Lilith Fair? Omg wow! Learning about this biblical stuff really makes me wonder about some of these things like Lilith Fair was Really all about. Kind of sickly humorous!

[@alyssasimms]

Coventry Carol uses those exact words and talks about Herod and the slaughter of the babies when Mary and Joseph went to Egypt. lee lu lee lie lu lay 😳

[@jdgosser]

I read Psalm 151 and I’m not seeing anything about the Devil or spirits in there.

[@patp3800]

Where does a person acquire cds if these songs

[@rebeccaqallaboutthefeminin1794]

The sad thing is that it didn't work.

[@johndownes7580]

Are the progressively added psalms od David be added to Bibles in the future?

[@ianmcdonald8648]

fiery darts in Ephesians 6 includes the meaning of spears or arrows

[@SavannahSedai]

If someone sees my comment and you could point me to very specific YTs or pod cast that explains all if the differences from septuagen etc, please reply with titles. I love listening to very scholarly biblical topics but some of these “basic” scholarly terms I need background or almost a glossary.

[@sjs7820]

"mudfossil University", is a good start the rabbit hole.

[@Papasquatch73]

8:36 Psalm 151 doesn't mention demons or possession or evil spirits. So what am I missing here?

[@tawnyhonaker5903]

Sleep paralysis. A medical condition? I don’t think so!!

[@sawboss5794]

Is the pdf still available I couldn't view itt?

[@theodore8178]

Well my church uses the LXX as the OT

[@genli5603]

The LXX doesn’t have surviving Hebrew...however, the Massoretic text has been messed with deliberately in places to remove references to Jesus that are there in the Dead Sea Scrolls.

[@moorzy8385]

I need recommendations on a good reference Bible for looking up the original text (not a web page, and actual book)

[@putman815]

An NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible is a good one. It references the text in Hebrew . With illustrations and plenty of footnotes.

[@franciscoscaramanga9396]

Strong's Concordance. Accept no substitutes. You'll go very far with a Strong's and a KJV. Pick up a copy of the Masoretic Text, and a Greek Textus Receptus, and you'll be very well equipped for any type of Biblical study you'll be led to. EDIT: I bring up the KJV because of great synergy with Strong's Concordance. You can use other translations; I use the GNT for things that are hard to understand in the KJV. However, the KJV/Strong's/Masoretic/Textus Receptus combo is really powerful.

[@criztu]

Are you aware of the Symbols of an Alien Sky by Dave Talbott on Thunderbolts channel? It's the theory of Saturn having been the original sun. So the sky was different 4000 years ago, our current sun captured Saturn and its solar system, and it took some time for planets to rearrange on new orbits, causing upheavel in Earth's climate and relief, who were severily altered.